Chhattisgarh: Villagers issue decree against religious conversion; evict 26 families for accepting Christianity

Narayanpur: A dispute regarding religious conversion has arisen in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. Villagers have evicted 26 families who converted to Christianity from their homes and issued a decree for them to leave the village. Those who converted allege that on Tuesday, villagers ordered them to leave and forced them out of their homes, leaving them with no choice but to take shelter under the shade of trees.

Are converted families reluctant to leave the village?

The families who converted to Christianity allege that they are unable to enter their homes due to the villagers' actions. They do not wish to leave the village. They state that the villagers have issued a mandate requiring them to return to their original faith as a condition for remaining in the village; otherwise, they will not be permitted to stay.

Was police force deployed?

Given the seriousness of the situation, the police have intervened. A police team has been deployed in the village. The incident occurred in Bharenda village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Bharenda police station. The police have spoken to both parties; however, reports indicate that no mutual agreement has been reached.

Was one-month ultimatum given?

Those who have adopted Christianity allege that the villagers have given them a one-month ultimatum. The villagers insist that the converts must return to their original faith within a month or face expulsion from the village.